Quake Champions
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ActionArena ShooterHero ShooterEarly AccessFPSMultiplayer

97 playing

Peak in the last 24 hours: 339

Peak in the last 7 days: 353

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Game description

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.

Basic info

Developerid Software
PublisherBethesda Softworks
PlatformsWindows
Steam DeckPlayable
Release dateAug 18, 2022
Price

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Minimum specs

OSWindows 10 and later
ProcessorIntel Core i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4-810
Memory8 GB
GraphicsNvidia GT 730 2 GB / AMD R7 240 2 GB / Intel HD 530
Storage40 GB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 353 reviews from the past 1 year

71.6/ 100
Bottom 30%

Steam rating: Mostly Positive (74%)

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 23, 2026)

Fast arena shooting with hero abilities keeps Quake Champions going for its fans, and it scores 71.6 from 353 analyzed reviews.

👍 Strengths

143 reviews find it fun, praising the speed and raw skill of an old school arena shooter where every kill feels earned. 30 say it still looks good and plays smoothly, and some add that the graphics do not need a powerful PC. Visuals & Sound ranks 840th of 1249. 28 credit the depth of its skill based play, with strafing, item control and champion abilities shaping each match. Gameplay ranks 716th of 1396.

👎 Where it falls short

Multiplayer ranks 624th of 642. 49 reviews describe a dead or dying community, meeting the same small group of players night after night, and some run into cheaters. 24 warn of a steep learning curve that makes it hard for new players to get in, and a few miss an offline mode with bots. 18 report server trouble, such as high ping, lag and a client that needs a connection just to launch. Pricing & Fairness ranks 1061st of 1399, and Content Volume ranks 1231st of 1351.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“worth playing now despite flaws and historical monetization issues” · 143 reviews
“game still looks decent visually and plays very smoothly” · 30 reviews
“gameplay itself is very good” · 28 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 43% of reviews · Bottom 50% of the games we've analyzed

Strategy +2.23 · Depth of builds, tactics, and meaningful choices
Positive “gameplay itself is very good” · 28 reviews
Negative “crappy power abilities limit strategic depth” · 3 reviews

Progression 5% · Difficulty 10% · Onboarding 14% · Freedom 5% · Controls & feel 13%

Plot, characters and the world

Not enough data — only 5% of reviews mention this.

World +1.56 · Lore, atmosphere, and how immersive the setting is

Story 1% · Characters 2%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 10% of reviews · Bottom 10% of the games we've analyzed

Volume -2.30 · How much there is to play, including endgame, for the price
Negative “no new champions or maps since 2020, recycled cosmetics” · 4 reviews

Variety 6% · Replayability 0%

Graphics, art style, music and sound
Mentioned in 18% of reviews · Bottom 40% of the games we've analyzed

Visuals +2.73 · Graphics, art style, and animation
Positive “game still looks decent visually and plays very smoothly” · 30 reviews

Audio 6%

Playing with others, the community and servers
Mentioned in 39% of reviews · Bottom 5% of the games we've analyzed

Community -2.66 · Who you play with — how many, and how friendly
Negative “dead game with same players repeatedly and cheaters present” · 49 reviews
Positive “the community is welcoming and respectful, matches filled with kind people” · 1 review

Playing together 10% · Servers & Connection 8%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 36% of reviews · Bottom 30% of the games we've analyzed

Matchmaking -0.35 · Skill gaps, team balance, and queue times
Negative “veteran players dominate, not fun for beginners” · 14 reviews

Anti-cheat 3% · Pricing 18% · Balance 10%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 28% of reviews · Top 50% of the games we've analyzed

Developer support -0.16 · Updates, patches, and how devs respond to players
Negative “jank never removed, no server browser or custom tools” · 10 reviews
Positive “dev pushed hard to keep game alive despite layoffs and corporate pressure” · 7 reviews

Stability 3% · Performance 9%

Grey means too few reviews mention it to trust. — means almost no reviews mention it.

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